Environment Fewer Wildfires In 2016 On National Forest Lands In California August 8, 2016 | Ed Joyce It has been a busy fire season across California. But there are fewer fires in the state’s 18 U.S. national forests so far this year, compared to 2015. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Cold Fire 60% Contained; Difficult Wind Conditions At Soberanes Fire August 7, 2016 Update 8:00 p.m. Sunday: Crews are making "good progress" on the Cold Fire in Yolo County, now at 60% containment. In Monterey County, the Soberanes Fire remains at 45% containment with wind creating an additional challenge for firefighters.
Environment Soberanes Fire 'Conundrum For Fire Managers' August 5, 2016 | Ed Joyce The Soberanes Fire near Big Sur is burning in a rugged area that hasn't "seen fire in decades." The wildfire is 45 percent contained at 57,500 acres. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Soberanes Fire, Virginia Mountain Complex Fire Continue To Spread August 4, 2016 Hundreds of firefighters continued to battle blazes in Big Sur and Reno on Thursday morning. The Soberanes Fire is under 30 percent contained, while the northern Nevada fire is 80 percent contained.
Environment The 'New Normal' For Wildfires In California August 3, 2016 | Ed Joyce The number of acres burned by wildfires in the U.S. is about average for this time of year. But, in California, the 'new normal' includes larger and more frequent wildfires. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California And Nevada Wildfire Updates: Soberanes Fire, Virginia Mountain Complex Fire August 3, 2016 Firefighters are still battling a 45,800-acre fire in Monterey County. Meanwhile, crews are fighting a 53,925-acre fire in northern Nevada.
Lower Temps, High Humidity Helping Crews Battle Soberanes Fire In Monterey County August 2, 2016 Higher humidity and lower temperatures Monday helped firefighters battle the destructive Soberanes Fire in Monterey County. UPDATE: The Forest Service says the cause of the fire was an abandoned campfire.
Soberanes Fire In Monterey County Continues To Threaten Thousands Of Homes August 1, 2016 The Soberanes Fire burning near Big Sur in Monterey County continues to threaten 2,000 structures. The 11-day old fire has scorched 40,000 acres and destroyed 57 homes.
Environment Drought Intensifies As Wildfires Grow In Western U.S. July 28, 2016 | Ed Joyce The drought intensified over the last week in the Western U.S. as the region swelters under a heatwave and firefighters battle major wildfires. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Wildfire Updates: 1 Dead In Soberanes Fire, Sand Fire Now 65 Percent Contained July 28, 2016 The Soberanes Fire in Monterey County is now 27,326 acres and is 10 percent contained. Meanwhile, the Sand Fire in Los Angeles County is 38,346 acres and is 65 percent.
